“One of the most important target populations – partly because they are so underserved – is relative caregivers. PCIT can give caregivers immediate help in managing the challenging behaviors children exhibit as the result of the trauma-inducing experiences that brought them to – and that result from – child welfare. Over time, PCIT also helps solidify the child-caregiver bond, which can improve the stability of the placement. “
Richard Cohen -Director, Project ABC: Children’s Institute, Inc.
- First 5 LA has committed $20 million in funding over 5 years for PCIT training and implementation
- More than half of the Children Removed from their homes in Los Angeles lived in relative care in calendar year 2014
- According to US Census in 2010, 2.7 million children (4%) of all U.S. children are being raised in grandfamilies or kinship care situations.
PCIT Links
“Even the best parents can use an assist in helping troubled children”
Does Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Reduce Future Physical Abuse?: A Meta-analysis. Kennedy, Stephanie C. Kim, Johnny S. Tripodi, Stephen J. Brown, Samantha M. Gowdy, Grace. 2014
Research on Social Work Practice p. 1-30
Kinship Resources
http://dcfs.co.la.ca.us/kinshippublic/default.html
